Properties of Pseudotachylite and Slate

Pseudotachylite

Slate

Properties of Slate and Pseudotachylite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

Streak

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

60.00 N/mm²

30.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.86

2.65-2.8

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Pseudotachylite vs Slate Properties

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Slate Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Pseudotachylite and Slate.